Is "New Light" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "New Light"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "New Light" use?

Just 13 chords: Am, Am7, B, C, Cmaj7, Csus2, D, E, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other John Mayer songs work for kids?

Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

New Light

· by John Mayer

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Lyrics

(Am)Ah,

(G)ah.

I’m the boy in your (D)oth er phone

light ing up in side your (C)drawer at home, all a (G)lone.

What Push ing for ty in the (D)friend zone,

we talk and then you (C)walk a way ev ’ry (G)day.

(Am7)Oh, you don’t think (D)twice ’bout me.

And may be you’re world (B)right to doubt me, but...

But if you (D)give me just one night,

you’re gon na (C)see me in a new (G)light.

Yeah, if you (D)give me just one night

to meet you (C)un der neath the moon (G)light.

(Am7)Oh, I wan na take (D)two, I wan na break (G)through.

I wan na know the (C)real thing a bout (G)you,

so I can (D)see you in a new light.

Take a ride up to (D)Mal i bu,

I just wan na sit and (C)look at you, look at (G)you.

What would it mat ter if your (D)friends knew?

Who cares what oth er (C)peo ple say an y (G)way?

(Am7)Oh, we can go (D)far from here

and make a new world (B)right to geth er, babe.

’Cause if you (D)give me just one night,

you’re gon na (C)see me in a new (G)light.

Yeah, if you (D)give me just one night

to meet you (C)un der neath the moon (G)light.

(Am7)Oh, I wan na take (D)two, I wan na break (G)through.

I wan na know the (C)real thing a bout (G)you,

so I can (D)see you in a new light.

(D)see you in a new light.

(Em)Ah.

Yeah, if you (D)give me just one night,

you’re gon na (C)see me in a new (G)light.

Yeah, if you (D)give me just one night

to meet you (C)un der neath the moon (G)light.

What do I do with all this, what do I do with all this (G)love that’s run ning through my veins for you?

(G)ooh,

yeah.

New Light by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “New Light” by John Mayer in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 124 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "New Light" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "New Light"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "New Light" use?: Just 13 chords: Am, Am7, B, C, Cmaj7, Csus2, D, E, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Mayer songs work for kids?: Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.